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Workplace Assessment of Hypertension: Prevalence and Awareness in a Food Processing Industry in Owerri Nigeria

Charles C. Onoh & Ify L. Nwaogazie · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Workplace health assessment is the process of gathering information about the factors that support or hinder the health of employees at particular opportunities to improve or address them. It helps to identify the current picture of health at a company as well as improve potentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25873

Prevalence of Bacterial, Trichomonas and Candidal Vaginosis among Females in Angwan-Fulani, Palladan in Zaria, Nigeria

D. E. Akafyi, J. O. Oko, M. Umar, A. Obafemi & Rosemary Michael · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of agents of vaginitis among females in Angwan-Fulani, Palladan-Zaria. Study Design: Experimental design used was a completely randomized design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Laboratory Technol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/25649

Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Associated Risk Factors in a Neglected Region in the Upper Nkongho-mbo Area, South-west Region, Cameroon

Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele & Tabot Joseph Ebot · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most prevalent chronic human infections worldwide and affect the poorest and most deprived communities.  Few studies have been carried out to evaluate the state of STH infections in the Upper Nkongho-Mbo regio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26048

Prevalence and Correlates for Tinnitus among Elderly Subjects: A Community Study

Olusola Ayodele Sogebi, Olorunfemi Emmanuel Amoran & Emmanuel Abayomi Oyewole · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To determine the prevalence, and explore clinical correlates for tinnitus among elderly subjects. Study Design: Cross sectional community-based analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted in Sagamu community for a period of six weeks between 1st April...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25337

Eye Care Practitioners’ Perception of Oculomycosis in Ghana

Linda Gyanfosu, George Asumeng Koffuor, Samuel Abokyi & Ben Ababio-Danso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Oculomycosis is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness in the tropical regions of the world. Practitioners’ perception of the prevalence of oculomycosis and its associated risk factors could aid in the prevention of this ocular disorder. This study therefore inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25261

Malaria Parasite and Anaemia Prevalence in Adult HIV-patients Attending Care and Treatment Centre in Baptist Hospital Mutengene, Cameroon

Emmaculate Lum, Helen K. Kimbi, Elias F. Onyoh, Bate Ayukenchengaba, Godlove B. Wempnje, Conica M. Njabi & Leopold G. Lehman · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aim: This study was aimed at investigating malaria parasite and anaemia prevalence, the impact of co-infection on immune-haematological parameters, clinical/treatment profiles and how malaria preventive measure associate with malaria and anaemia in adult HIV-patients attending ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25022

Screening for Musculoskeletal Deviations: Epidemiology and Patterns of Occurrence among Basic School Pupils in Accra Ghana

Ajediran I. Bello, Anna Hughton, Josephine Ahenkorah, Samuel Otoo & Beatrice Sankar · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Background: Childhood age through adolescence mark period of major postural transformation which warrants screening for structural abnormalities. The study provided needs assessment for musculoskeletal screening and determined the prevalence of musculoskeletal deviations (MSDs) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/25176

A Comparison of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Kuwait with Other Populations: Results from the KRRD Registry

Adeeba Al-Herz, Adel Al-Awadhi, Khulood Saleh, Waleed Al-Kandari, Eman Hasan, Aqeel Ghanem, Fatemah Abutiban, Ahmad Alenizi, Mohammed Hussain, Yaser Ali, Ahmad Khadrawy, Ammad Fazal, Khaled Mokaddem, Beena Aftab, Najaf Haider, Ajaz Zaman, Ghada Mazloum, Youssef Bartella, Sally Hamed & Ahmed Al-Saber · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: Data on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Kuwait and The Middle East is scarce. Available data from Western countries may not be representative of the region. We describe RA patients in Kuwait and compare them with other RA populations and with Kuwaiti general population. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24673

Soil Transmitted Helminths; Prevalence, Perception and Determinants among Primary School Children in Rural Enugu State, Nigeria

Elias Chikee Aniwada, Nwachinemere Davison Uleanya, Lawson Nwokedi Igbokwe & Chika Onwasigwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aim: The study was to explore parents knowledge and practice of deworming as well as prevalence of soil transmitted diseases and potential benefit of deworming among primary school children. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Selected pu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24501

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Prevalence among Primary School Children in the Federal University of Technology, Akure (Futa), Ondo State, Nigeria

E. O. Dada & C. E. Aruwa · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

A study was carried out to determine the prevalence of bacteriuria among primary school children in The Federal University of Technology, Akure. One hundred and fifty (150) Mid-Stream Urine (MSU) samples were collected from both male and female pupils aged 5-11. Samples were exam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/24730

Hand Contamination among Food Handlers

H. K. Allam, M. A. Al-Batanony, A. S. Seif & E. T. Awad · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Introduction: Food handlers act as a vehicle for microorganisms causing a potential risk to the public health. Hands contamination of food handlers can be used as an indicator of their behavior regarding food-related practice and personal hygiene. Aim of the Study: To assess hand...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24845

Refractive Errors among Saudi Medical and Pharmacy Female Students: A Questionnaire Survey Study

Manal Ahmad Al-Batanony · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Visual impairment due to refractive errors (RE) is one of the most common problems worldwide. Uncorrected refractive errors pose a considerable impact on student’s learning, academic achievement and by extension employability. Education and near-work are both strongly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24633

Prevalence of Vulvovaginitis in Sexually Active Women from Riverside Communities in Brazilian Amazonia

Samara de Oliveira Vilaça, Kelly Vasconcelos Fernandez, Karine Moreira Gomes, Lucas Ribeiro Brito, Marly de Fátima C. de Melo & Mioni Thieli F. M. de Brito · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aims: Analyze the prevalence of vulvovaginitis in sexually active adult women, residents of riverside communities in Brazilian Amazonia, receiving health services through the “Luz na Amazônia” program in 2013 and 2014. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional and evaluative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22816

Prevalence of Positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Results among Pre-clinical and Clinical Medical Students during their Educational Course in Mashhad, Iran

Fatemeh Habibi & Atefeh Hajipour · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Tuberculosis is an endemic and critical public health issue in Iran and many developing countries. Healthcare workers, including medical students are at a great risk of exposure. This study is conducted in order to determine the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22940

Prevalence of Canine Parvovirus in Jos North and South Local Government Areas of Plateau State

K. I. Ogbu, I. C. Chukwudi, O. J. Ijomanta, E. O. Agwu & C. N. Chinonye · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The research was conducted to determine the prevalence of canine parvovirus in dogs in Jos-North and South Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The prevalence in relation to sex, location, vaccination status, age and breed were evaluated. The samples for this research work we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22813